· In a previous column, we discussed the breakaway feature of gypsum board area separation walls-also known as townhouse party walls or firewalls-under fire conditions. To review, an area separation wall in this context is a fire-resistant partition separating townhouses for the purpose of preventing fire from spreading from one unit to the next ...

• Area Separation Walls are nonload-bearing walls. • They should not be used where exposed to constant dampness and/or water. • Steel framing and Moisture Resistant (MR) gypsum board products permit temporary exposure to inclement weather during construction, but the constructed Area Separation Wall should be protected from inclement ...

Gypsum Association, 810 First St. NE,burning structure while permittingcaused by an unstable masonry wall. #510, Washington, D.C. 20002the area separation wall to remainThese gypsum walls carry one-, two-For many years the traditionalintact and in place to protect the ad- …

· In a previous column, we discussed the breakaway feature of gypsum board area separation walls-also known as townhouse party walls or firewalls-under fire conditions. To review, an area separation wall in this context is a fire-resistant partition separating townhouses for the purpose of preventing fire from spreading from one unit to the next ...

Shaftliner Type X panels are only one component of a shaft or area separation wall assembly. For fire-rated resistance, the panels must be used as required in the listed design. See the Continental Shaftwall design literature or the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listings.

National Gypsum Company Construction Guide 359 09 29 00/NGC a rea Separation w all System NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Area Separation Wall System The Area Separation Wall System is a hour fire wall consisting of 2 in. (50.8 mm)

The H-Stud Area Separation Wall (ASW) system from American Gypsum offers the advantages of constructing common walls with fire resistive protection and noise reduction between neighboring housing units. This lightweight, non-load bearing hour fire rated drywall assembly was developed as a vertical fire protection that ... When gypsum board is ...

XP Gypsum Board or Gypsum Sheathing shall be used on faces of stud framing of Area Separation Walls which project beyond roof or side walls. Note: H-Stud Area Separation Wall Systems have been tested as complete assemblies. Substitution of components may adversely affect system performance.

Fire rated drywall is typically found on attached garage walls and ceilings that are adjacent to the main living area of the home. For commercial buildings, fire rated gypsum drywall is specified for most of the building walls and ceilings to meet building code requirements for fire partitions and assemblies.

from the heat and break away allowing the gypsum board interior finish on the fire side to collapse. Thus the area separation wall remains intact to protect neighboring spaces. Area Separation Walls can be built higher, are easier and faster to construct, lighter weight, and take up less space than masonry wall systems. UL Design U366

· Paperless drywall has been replacing paper drywall. This type of drywall is covered with fiberglass instead of paper, which protects the gypsum board from rot and offers even greater resistance to mold and mildew. The quality of the board is a little tougher than regular drywall, but some construction pros find it easier to cut.

o Wall Strength – Engineered to handle the stresses, wind pressures and vibrations created by the rapid movement of modern elevator carriages, Gypsum Shaftliner Panels can be a strong, durable component of a structure’s access and mechanical shafts as well as area separation fire walls.

USG area separation wall systems are lightweight, non-load-bearing gypsum panel partition assemblies used to provide fire-resistive protection for common walls in townhouse construction. These systems install quickly and easily. Because they weigh at least

Gypsum Association, 810 First St. NE,burning structure while permittingcaused by an unstable masonry wall. #510, Washington, D.C. 20002the area separation wall to remainThese gypsum walls carry one-, two-For many years the traditionalintact and in place to protect the ad- …

in. Used in interior partitions, shaft walls, stairwells, chase ways, area separation walls and corridor ceilings. Manufactured only in 24 in. wide panels and usually installed as an integral part of a system. Depending on the type and the use, you can produce gypsum board with a tapered, square, beveled, rounded, or tongue and groove edge.

The Area Separation Wall assembly using Georgia-Pacific Gypsum DensGlass® Shaftliner is designed for use in multi-family, multi-story townhouses as a firewall with a total height up to 68’ (20,726 mm) (Intertek/WHI fire test) or a total height of up to

Sure-Board® For Shear. Sure-Board® is a patented revolutionary product designed for today’s ever changing construction industry. Developed out of the need for a stronger, longer lasting and more reliable shear wall panel, Sure-Board® is the best choice for Engineers, Architects, and Contractors alike.

Advantages of Gypsum Board Area Separation Walls nEconomical and efficient installation; no need for extensive scaffolding use dry construction, not wet; can be installed in any weather, thus eliminating costly winter delays. nGypsum board, lightweight steel framing (studs and tracks) and aluminum clips comprise the system and can be erected at the same time as framing by crew or drywall ...

Soundbreak XP Gypsum Board is an acoustically enhanced gypsum board used in the construction of high STC wall assemblies. This innovative gypsum purple board drywall allows for construction of high STC wall assemblies that are thinner, cost effective and more reliable than traditional methods for constructing these types of assemblies.

The Area Separation Wall assembly using Georgia-Pacific Gypsum DensGlass® Shaftliner is designed for use in multi-family, multi-story townhouses as a firewall with a total height up to 68’ (20,726 mm) or a total height of up to 44’ (13,411 mm) for